Quick answers
- Does David M. Cowherd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David M. Cowherd accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does David M. Cowherd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 602 Original Medicare patients and 4,255 services for David M. Cowherd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David M. Cowherd's NPI number?
- 1528002177. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for David M. Cowherd, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 602 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,255 |
| Different services or procedures | 96 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)792 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)593 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)565 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)279 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)247 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease70%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes41%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where David M. Cowherd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David M. Cowherd at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Firsthealth Moore Regional HospitalPinehurst, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340115
Practice locations
Addresses where David M. Cowherd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 108 Endo Ln, Suite 1Hamlet, NC 28345 (910) 417‑4105
- 110 Fields Dr, Suite 1Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 777‑9005
- 110 Fields Dr, Suite ASanford, NC 27330 (919) 777‑9005
- 155 Memorial DrPinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 715‑7650
- 205 Page RdPinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 295‑9211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David M. Cowherd as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc165 clinicians in the group
- MCPC-5 LLC32 clinicians in the group
- MCPC-18, LLC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in Hamlet
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hamlet, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528002177 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians